ayn rand reviews children's books. on old yeller: "a farm animal ceases to be useful & is disposed of humanely. a valuable lesson for children. four stars." oh ayn, how is it you manage to be an unceasing font of humor & interest to this day?

funny pre-flight info: "smoking is prohibited throughout the aircraft, including the lavatories, which, by the way, have been locked from the inside."

finally, after all these years, we get to hear the baroness schraeder's side of the breakup ("Those of you on the Captain’s side of the guest list are probably aware of the reason for the change of plans. I’m sure by now you have received that charming “Save the date!” card in the shape of a mountain goat from the Captain and his new fiancée, Maria). it's excellent.

gif ("jif"? how are we pronouncing this word? it's 2015 & i still hesitate)